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guest blogger - Sasha from The Guilded Bee:

http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/2010/10/guest-blogger-sasha-from-guilded-bee_03.html Here's another DIY project from our sweet friend, Sasha - from the The Gilded Bee . Be sure to check out her awesome shop full of handmade packaging lovelies.

DIY envelope clutch

http://www.swellmayde.com/2011/03/diy-envelope-clutch.html (vintage romper, river island feather headband) I’ve been wanting an oversized clutch for a while now, especially since I laid eyes on that Celine clutch shot by Tommy Ton for style.com . Its minimalism is so beautiful.
Using pads of sticky notes, scrapbook paper and a few other supplies, I made one of these books for each of Rebecca's classmates to celebrate the last day of Kindergarten.

sticky notes books or sticky notebooks - greetingarts

http://greetingarts.typepad.com/greetingarts/2008/06/sticky-notes-books-or-sticky-notebooks.html

New England Through Yummy Mom's Eyes: Tutorial: Photo Wood Blocks

Here is my first step-by-step tutorial... and I made it an easy one. I made these blocks for my mom and mother-in-law for Christmas and they loved them, so I thought I'd share. They are easy, although time consuming. And if you think they are just too much work... I would love to make them for you . Start with Modge Podge, scrapbook paper, blocks (I bought mine here) foam brush, and photos printed on a laser printer slightly smaller than the block. http://www.ayummymommy.com/2010/01/tutorial-photo-wood-blocks.html

Paper Flowers – Anyone Can Do That | FindInspirations.com

Japanese Kusudama , this tutorial is featured on Craftuts Anyone can do that, I assure you. The proof: I can, just take a quick look at my result below. And, believe me, I am neither meticulous nor particularly patient. You could even say I’m the opposite. Below you can see my very first attempt to create paper flowers. http://findinspirations.com/2009/07/handmade/
If interested, I answered a few interview questions with Simply Modern Mom here .

Glass Etching

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/06/glass-etching.html

Make-up Magnet Board

http://laurathoughts81.blogspot.com/2011/03/make-up-magnet-board.html We all know with craft blogs that original ideas are often hard to come by, we find ideas we love and make them our own but we didn't come up with the idea ourselves.

Persephone Magazine | Blog | The Lazy Lady's Guide to DIY: Hanging Herb Garden

At some point near the middle of March, I always decide that I’m “done” with winter. http://persephonemagazine.com/2011/04/07/the-lazy-ladys-guide-to-diy-hanging-herb-garden/
http://frugalandthriving.com.au/2009/45-awesome-free-bag-making-tutorials/ Posted on October 7 · 49 Comments I’m kicking off a new type of article for Frugal and Thriving - I’ve been around the web and back again to compile some of the best free online tutorials and resources for a given category – today: making bags. Both the title and the picture are links to the tutorial. I’m not much of a sewer, but I’m trying. I made a bag recently and have gone a little bit bag crazy.

45 Awesome Free Bag Making Tutorials | frugalandthriving.com.au

My friends, if there ever was a bandwagon, this carefree DIYer is jumping right on it. For months, I’ve seen fabulous versions of the sunburst mirror pop up all over the blogosphere. And for weeks now, with every stop in the paint department, I couldn’t help but notice how those paint stir sticks might just make a very cool version of this decorative favorite.

DIY: Paint Stick Sunburst Mirror

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2011/04/diy-paint-stick-sunburst-mirror/
Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern.

Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers

This set of 20 sea creature felt-covered magnets makes a great gift for a child or an adult who loves the ocean. The tiny magnet inside each creature is super powerful which makes this a really useful present, a whimsical take on a bulletin board.

Felt Aquarium Magnets

How About Orange

My local library recently advertised a class for making paperclip chandeliers. Sadly it was for 6th graders, but it piqued my interest.

How to Make Leaf Skeletons | The Idea Room

I wanted to share with you a project from one of my readers who shares with us how to make leaf skeletons.

V and Co how to: jersey knit bracelet

i don't know what it is about this time of year that makes me just want to have my bare feet in the sand, be watching the sun setting into the ocean, and breathing in the warm salty air of the beach... as i get older, more and more i find myself missing that place i used to go to almost every.single.day. as a teen.